Donovan vs Shawn

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Donovan

Boy #505 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"dark warrior"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish American Scottish

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Boy #639 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew (Yochanan) via Irish (Sean)

American Irish English

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Donovan Rank #505

Shawn Rank #639

Donovan is more popular, ranked #505 vs #639 for Shawn.

Is Donovan or Shawn more popular?

Donovan is more popular, ranked #505 compared to Shawn at #639 in the United States.

What do Donovan and Shawn mean?

Donovan means "dark warrior" (Irish Gaelic origin). Shawn means "God is gracious" (Hebrew (Yochanan) via Irish (Sean) origin).

Are Donovan and Shawn boy or girl names?

Donovan is primarily a boy name. Shawn is primarily a boy name.